Luka Dončić recently named Kevin Durant as a better shooter than him in a challenge with a Spanish social media influencer.
## What happened?
Dončić broke his silence when Durant's name was mentioned, after smiling at other names like LeBron James and Anthony Edwards.
The Slovenian guard has averaged 46.9% shooting from the field and 35.2% from the three-point range in his career.
## Why it matters for Luka Dončić
Dončić's admission comes as he looks to build a championship-caliber team with the Los Angeles Lakers, who finished third in the regular season but were swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the playoffs.
The Lakers' front office will look to acquire an A-list center to support Dončić, as reported by NBA analyst Dave McMenamin.
## What comes next?
Dončić wants the Lakers to go all-in during the summer of 2026, with the team already having top talents like Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, and Marcus Smart.
Adding an A-list center would enhance Dončić's game, as he recently revealed the two types of players who can improve his performance.
Dončić also admitted that Stephen Curry deserves the edge in shooting ability, with Curry's career statistics showing a significant difference in shooting percentage from beyond the arc.
The Lakers have been telling Dončić since acquiring him that they planned to go all-in during the summer of 2026, and that time has arrived.
As the 2026 NBA Draft approaches, several reports are emerging over the Lakers' stance on building a championship team around Dončić.
Dončić's dominance against the Thunder in the 2024 Western Conference Semifinals was notable, with his efficient shooting placing him among the best.
Kevin Durant has been a prolific scorer, winning two NBA championships and four scoring titles, with many young players idolizing him for his scoring efficiency.
Durant's career statistics show an average of over 50% from the field and slightly below 40% three-point shooting.
Dončić's interaction with the Spanish social media influencer turned heads, as it was a challenge centered around shooting ability.
The basketball influencer asked Dončić to remain silent until he mentioned a player who was a better shooter than him.
Dončić's response has sparked interest in his plans for the upcoming season, as he looks to lead the Lakers to a championship title.